Lionel Scaloni has indicated that he may step down from his role as the Argentina national team coach after his contract concludes in December, following the team’s 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. The Argentine coach stated his desire to take a hiatus, confirming that he will meet with the president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) at the end of the year to discuss his future. “I will continue working until December, and after that, I will certainly speak with the AFA president.
I think the idea is to take a break and rest a bit,” Scaloni commented. Scaloni expressed pride in the accomplishments achieved with the national team, but sources suggest that his current cycle may be approaching its conclusion. He acknowledged the tenure as a positive experience.
“It has been a great pleasure to be here, and I am proud of it,” he stated. The comments suggest a planned transition period for the coach. While he remains committed to leading the team through the remainder of the year, the conversation with the AFA president will determine the direction of his involvement with the world stage following December.
This development marks a significant point of discussion regarding the future leadership of the Argentine national team.
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